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$90+ Cheap flights from Dallas to San José (SJO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DFW — SJO
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dallas to San José Juan Santamaria Intl are usually found in September or October, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Friday

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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/76:30 amDFW - SJO
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/151:30 pmSJO - DFW
1 stop9h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$353
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/68:47 pmDFW - SJO
2 stops15h 38mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/1012:34 pmSJO - DFW
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$354
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/65:15 amDFW - SJO
1 stop7h 10mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/101:30 pmSJO - DFW
2 stops21h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$355
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/36:50 pmDFW - SJO
1 stop17h 35mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/81:30 pmSJO - DFW
1 stop9h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/29$356
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/105:15 amDFW - SJO
1 stop7h 10mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/1712:34 pmSJO - DFW
2 stops20h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$357
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/55:15 amDFW - SJO
1 stop7h 10mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/81:30 pmSJO - DFW
1 stop9h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$358
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/156:50 pmDFW - SJO
2 stops16h 49mSpirit Airlines
Mon 11/171:30 pmSJO - DFW
1 stop9h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$359
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/76:50 pmDFW - SJO
1 stop17h 35mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/111:30 pmSJO - DFW
1 stop9h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$360
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/45:15 amDFW - SJO
1 stop7h 10mSpirit Airlines
Fri 11/141:30 pmSJO - DFW
1 stop9h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$361
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2310:09 amDFW - SJO
2 stops26h 06mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/91:31 pmSJO - DFW
1 stop9h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$362
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/289:35 pmDFW - SJO
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/71:16 amSJO - DFW
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$363
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/72:30 pmDAL - SJO
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Thu 12/112:15 pmSJO - DAL
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 10/28$451

Cheap flight deals from Dallas to San José

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dallas (A78) to San José (SJO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$353
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$90
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$521
From Dallas to San José Juan Santamaria Intl
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dallas to San José that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dallas to San José that are best for you.

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DallasSan José

DFW - SJO

DFWSJO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 11/25

5:40 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 35m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/10

1:19 pm-8:58 am

2 stops19h 39m

$376

DallasSan José

DFW - SJO

DFWSJO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Wed 11/26

8:42 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop15h 33m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 12/2

1:30 am-4:48 pm

1 stop15h 18m

$443

DallasSan José

DAL - SJO

DALSJO

Dallas Love Field

Tue 1/27

2:00 pm-7:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/3

1:45 pm-9:20 am

2 stops19h 35m

$456

DallasSan José

DFW - SJO

DFWSJO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 11/6

7:00 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops17h 25m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 11/9

1:30 pm-9:21 am

1 stop19h 51m

$469

DallasSan José

DFW - SJO

DFWSJO

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 11/23

8:22 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops15h 53m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/28

1:20 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$485

DallasSan José

DAL - SJO

DALSJO

Dallas Love Field

Wed 3/4

11:25 am-7:30 pm

2 stops8h 05m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Wed 3/11

1:55 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$494

DallasSan José

DAL - SJO

DALSJO

Dallas Love Field

Sat 1/24

5:54 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 06m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sun 2/8

7:00 am-3:10 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$502

DallasSan José

DAL - SJO

DALSJO

Dallas Love Field

Thu 2/5

5:54 am-10:15 pm

1 stop16h 21m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Tue 2/10

7:00 am-10:33 pm

1 stop15h 33m

$502

DallasSan José

DAL - SJO

DALSJO

Dallas Love Field

Sat 11/15

9:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops11h 10m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Fri 11/21

9:00 am-8:10 pm

2 stops11h 10m

$502

DallasSan José

DAL - SJO

DALSJO

Dallas Love Field

Sat 1/17

7:50 am-1:45 pm

1 stop5h 55m

San José Juan Santamaria Intl

Sat 1/24

1:55 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$503

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Best time to book a flight from Dallas to San José

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San José from Dallas with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dallas to San José

How far ahead should I book a flight from Dallas to San José?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dallas to San José. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Dallas to San José is 17 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dallas to San José?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to San José (average of $229). Flying from Dallas to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $466). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DFW to SJO?

Find hourly flight availability from Dallas to San José. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

When flying from Dallas to San José, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 29% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dallas to San José?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dallas to San José. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Dallas to San José flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing San José

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San José. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San José. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Dallas to San José. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,035 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Avianca
6.6
Okay
2,467 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,116 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,243 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dallas to San José. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San José from Dallas?

    For a flight from Dallas to San José, you will be flying into Juan Santamaria Intl. San José Juan Santamaria Intl (SJO) is just 8.8 mi from the center of the city. Juan Santamaria Intl is the only San José airport and it handles 1 inbound flight from Dallas per day. 5 airlines have flights to San José Juan Santamaria Intl from Dallas on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Dallas to San José?

    Spirit Airlines, Southwest, and Delta can get you from Dallas to San José in just under 5h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 36m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1771 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dallas to San José round-trip?

    Currently priced at $239, Spirit Airlines will fly you from Dallas to San José and back. In addition to Spirit Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Avianca and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $334 and $398, respectively. Spirit Airlines is 59% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dallas to San José?

    The cheapest flight price from Dallas to San José is $352. On average you can expect to pay $545. The most popular route, (Dallas/Fort Worth - San José Juan Santamaria Intl), can usually be booked for $240.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Dallas to San José?

    Dallas to San José flights have a layover in San Salvador most of the time.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Dallas to San José flights?

    Of the flights from Dallas to San José that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Fort Lauderdale.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dallas to San José that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dallas to San José flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dallas to San José?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dallas to San José.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dallas to San José?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dallas to San José by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dallas to San José?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dallas to San José (average of $229). Flying from Dallas to San José in December is currently the most expensive (average of $466). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Dallas to San José

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Dallas to San José. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$239Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
AviancaCheapest$334Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$398Average$667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$509Average$660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$527Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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